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reporter: i'm bruce leshan at mcpherson square where a sense of impending trouble has settled. a judge says the tents may be legally protected, symbols of this protest, but the mattresses, the blankets, the sleeping bags, the towels all of which the police could see easily, well, those may not be protected. >> students and workers will never be defeated. reporter: police and protesters remain locked in an uneasy standoff. authorities have ordered the occupiers to remove the big tarp, the tent of dreams that they've stretched over the statue of general mcpherson and they've told them to get rid of their camping gear. a judge has told police they can enforce that order as long as they do not close the park and evict all the protesters who are not sleeping. >> a lot of people resist, you know. i'm not one of them. i'm not going to stand here and get hurt fighting with the police. i'm a washingtonian. i'm just going to pack up and leave. reporter: peacefully. >> yeah of. reporter: charles mcdonough says he hasn't slept in days. he's an unemployed carpenter. >> i have a 7-year-old t
reporter: i'm bruce leshan at mcpherson square where a sense of impending trouble has settled. a judge says the tents may be legally protected, symbols of this protest, but the mattresses, the blankets, the sleeping bags, the towels all of which the police could see easily, well, those may not be protected. >> students and workers will never be defeated. reporter: police and protesters remain locked in an uneasy standoff. authorities have ordered the occupiers to remove the big tarp, the...
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there are a lot fewer tents at freedom plaza and mcpherson square after this weekend's raid. tonight, occupy d.c. is a movement that is not really occupying much. they geared up in hazmat suits to clean up the campsite at freedom plaza and at freedom square. at freedom plaza, they were joined by protesters calling out tensets and trash. it has left protesters seemingly lost. >> we will come back. >> at mcpherson square, they were using power hoses to watch the walkways. most of the debris move from the square considered a biohazard. despite the cleanup dead rats litter the square. >> i was about to get not nice. >> jeremiah allegedly threw a brick hitting a police officer in the head. >> it is exhilarating, depressing [bleep] it did not block it off, so i guess we can put them back up. >> this is among one of the structures still standing. while most of the tents are gone, the tenacity remains strong. >> this goes into the internet, people's homes churches, and it keeps going on. >> as for jeremiah, who we mentioned, he may have tossed a brick at a police opposition and was i
there are a lot fewer tents at freedom plaza and mcpherson square after this weekend's raid. tonight, occupy d.c. is a movement that is not really occupying much. they geared up in hazmat suits to clean up the campsite at freedom plaza and at freedom square. at freedom plaza, they were joined by protesters calling out tensets and trash. it has left protesters seemingly lost. >> we will come back. >> at mcpherson square, they were using power hoses to watch the walkways. most of the...
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movement at mcpherson square and that's where we finder rick ward with the latest. they're bringing in a fork lift. what is the latest? >> reporter: we have a better sense what police are trying to do. you see the lights where the people are gathered. they set up barricades, iron-like fences around the center of the park. park police officers are disassembling what the occupy movement calls the tale of dreams. the black tarp is completely draped over the statute of general mcpherson and at the base of the pedestal. they're taking that down now and removing wooden pallets and other things assembled there. there doesn't seem to be an effort at this point to remove any tents or protesters from the outer ring or outer part of the park, the grassy area around the center. there focusing all attention to the center. we haven't heard any demands other than clear that central area. at this point, it would appear the goal of what we did see this morning is to clear that center of the park and clear that statute of the tarp. as you can see, the tarp is pretty much completely g
movement at mcpherson square and that's where we finder rick ward with the latest. they're bringing in a fork lift. what is the latest? >> reporter: we have a better sense what police are trying to do. you see the lights where the people are gathered. they set up barricades, iron-like fences around the center of the park. park police officers are disassembling what the occupy movement calls the tale of dreams. the black tarp is completely draped over the statute of general mcpherson and...
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. >> occupy protestors are cleared out from mcpherson square but one officer sent to the hospital. plus ... >>> what defines us as americans is our conviction, that things must be better that conviction guides this campaign. it is rallied millions of americans to our cause including tens of thousands of nevadans who gave me their support here today i thank them. >>> mitt romney wins last night eosine vas da caucuses. >>> it is the deadliest day in syria's up rising 230 killed in what protestors are calling a massacre, president obama calls on syria's president to go. >>> plus getting ready for the big game g-men for the pats in indianapolis. once again a live lookout side jefferson memorial hopefully those cherry blossoms are staying asleep right now i don't want to see them blossom early with the warm weather we have been having we will go to gwen toll bert in the weather center for a look at what happened overnight. >>> good morning melanie. yes, we did have a lot of snow and accumulating in some of our neighbourhoods it is not quite over yet. let's take a look at our maps and sh
. >> occupy protestors are cleared out from mcpherson square but one officer sent to the hospital. plus ... >>> what defines us as americans is our conviction, that things must be better that conviction guides this campaign. it is rallied millions of americans to our cause including tens of thousands of nevadans who gave me their support here today i thank them. >>> mitt romney wins last night eosine vas da caucuses. >>> it is the deadliest day in syria's up...
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encampment at mcpherson square. this exclusive video shows he needed help walking to an awaiting suv. police have arrested and charged the brick thrower described as one of the protestors with assault with a deadly weapon. the assault happened on a day when u.s. park police swept the encampment, arriving before dawn on horseback. >> you are being evicted. >> reporter: police in hazmat suits began clearing trash, debris and tents deemed to be health hazards. protefrts say their personal property was seized and ransacked. >> they told us this morning they weren't going to be removing tents that we were in compliance. but that seems to have been a lie. >> reporter: but then it got more intense. police in riot gear closed off sections of mcpherson square, setting up metal gates to keep occupiers out. that led to angry clashes with police and several arrests, including one man who hopped over the barrier. >> he's arrested. >> our purpose was to enforce the camping regulations. the regulations are being enforced as a nuis
encampment at mcpherson square. this exclusive video shows he needed help walking to an awaiting suv. police have arrested and charged the brick thrower described as one of the protestors with assault with a deadly weapon. the assault happened on a day when u.s. park police swept the encampment, arriving before dawn on horseback. >> you are being evicted. >> reporter: police in hazmat suits began clearing trash, debris and tents deemed to be health hazards. protefrts say their...
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we learned a lesson from this. >> reporter: police cleared a majority of mcpherson square. debris and empty tents remains on the board that housed washington's most popular protest in the last few months. >> i was so proud of my city. you know, they told us this is how it's going to go, and it will be okay. and it's not what happened. >> reporter: clearly, the scene out here a lot different than earlier today. throughout the day and really compared to what the last few months have been like here in mcpherson square, now tents like this litter the park. they're torn, empty inside. the demonstrators here, most of them are gone. you can see only some of them have remained throughout the evening and of course, still a very clear police presence remains. officers say they'll stay here overnight and finish cleaning out the last portion of the park tomorrow morning. they say after they've made sure only empty tents remain will they allow demonstrators to return. meanwhile, the few occupiers still here say they're not done pushing their message. >> a lot of our committees are meeti
we learned a lesson from this. >> reporter: police cleared a majority of mcpherson square. debris and empty tents remains on the board that housed washington's most popular protest in the last few months. >> i was so proud of my city. you know, they told us this is how it's going to go, and it will be okay. and it's not what happened. >> reporter: clearly, the scene out here a lot different than earlier today. throughout the day and really compared to what the last few months...
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officers move in, big changes made tonight at mcpherson square. good to have you with us, i'm maurine thomas. >> and we'll take ewe live in a moment. a new battle in the race for president. the polls are closed in nevada's caucus. and with 8% of precincts reporting, mitt romney has 41% of the votes. newt gingrich has 25%. ron paul has 22%. and rick santorum has 13%. again, this is just with 8% of the precincts reporting at the time in nevada. we're going to speak with our political analyst in just a few minutes to get insight on what looks to be a mitt romney right now at the moment. >>> meanwhile, winter finally arriving. everyone has been asking where is the snow? well, here it is. at least in the midwest. >> light snow is falling in parts of our region tonight. if you don't see it where you live, you could be in for a wintery mix. a consolation prize. gwen, we have been spared this winter, but winter weather is now at our doorstep. >> we have been spared. we had a mild winter, will, but we are getting a taste of winter right now. let's begin wi
officers move in, big changes made tonight at mcpherson square. good to have you with us, i'm maurine thomas. >> and we'll take ewe live in a moment. a new battle in the race for president. the polls are closed in nevada's caucus. and with 8% of precincts reporting, mitt romney has 41% of the votes. newt gingrich has 25%. ron paul has 22%. and rick santorum has 13%. again, this is just with 8% of the precincts reporting at the time in nevada. we're going to speak with our political...
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encampment at mcpherson square. this exclusive video shows he needed help walking to an awaiting suv. police have arrested and charged the brick-thrower, described as one of the protesters, with assault with a deadly weapon. the assault happened on a day when u.s. park police swept the encampme encampment, arriving before dawn on horseback. police in hazmat suits began clearing trash, debris and tents deemed to be health hazards. protesters say their personal property was seized and ransacked. >> they told us this morning that they weren't going to be removing tents that were in compliance, but that seems to have been a lie. >> reporter: but then it got more intense. [ shouting ] police in riot gear closed off sections of mcpherson square, setting up metal gates to keep occupiers out. that led to angry clashes with police and several arrests, including one man who hopped over the barrier. >> our purpose was to enforce the camping regulations. these regulations are being enforced -- >> it's an eviction! >> -- abateme
encampment at mcpherson square. this exclusive video shows he needed help walking to an awaiting suv. police have arrested and charged the brick-thrower, described as one of the protesters, with assault with a deadly weapon. the assault happened on a day when u.s. park police swept the encampme encampment, arriving before dawn on horseback. police in hazmat suits began clearing trash, debris and tents deemed to be health hazards. protesters say their personal property was seized and ransacked....
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those who remain were doing their best to keep mcpherson square clean. residents who live across from the encampment as well as bills owners are happy something was done to address the rat infestation and other health concerns. >> i feel bad for the park. the park didn't do anything wrong. i understand what the guys are trying to say. everybody's frustrated. >> i think it's been a very inefficient process of moving it out. it's something that should have been done awhile ago. now they need to go ahead and do it. >> reporter: national park service crews were back at it sunday morning, cleaning four months worth of occupation. not just mcpherson square, but also in freedom plaza, where things were much more calm and no arrests were reported. the downtown business improvement business wants the u.s. park police to keep the presence here in mcpherson square 24/7 so they can monitor activities at the encampment. they also want the u.s. park service to have maintenance crews on hand to clean up any mess and repair any damages to the square. police are also enf
those who remain were doing their best to keep mcpherson square clean. residents who live across from the encampment as well as bills owners are happy something was done to address the rat infestation and other health concerns. >> i feel bad for the park. the park didn't do anything wrong. i understand what the guys are trying to say. everybody's frustrated. >> i think it's been a very inefficient process of moving it out. it's something that should have been done awhile ago. now...
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park service workers emptied crash cans in mcpherson square this morning. their job is easier than it has been in months. gone are most of the occupy d.c. protesters. police cleared away many of the tents over the weekend. >> it's a mess. >> reporter: this man walks through mcpherson square every day on his way to work. he's glad the occupy camp has been whittled down in size. >> seemed like it was getting more and more out of control. i can understand people wanting to protest and that, but this is just getting to be too much. >> reporter: but not all of the tents are gone. those that were free of bedding an personal belongings were allowed to stay. there were a few protesters keeping vigil early this morning, but nothing like the numbers seen over the last five months. park police continue to monitor the square looking for anyone who violates the no-camping rule. but people who work in the area are hopeful that things will soon get back to normal. >> i actually like the smaller presence because it's not as much stuff going on so i don't think there will b
park service workers emptied crash cans in mcpherson square this morning. their job is easier than it has been in months. gone are most of the occupy d.c. protesters. police cleared away many of the tents over the weekend. >> it's a mess. >> reporter: this man walks through mcpherson square every day on his way to work. he's glad the occupy camp has been whittled down in size. >> seemed like it was getting more and more out of control. i can understand people wanting to...
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park police officer, injuring him, one of several explosive confrontations in mcpherson square. breanne carter joins us with the latest. >> in number of people remain in the park, but so do a number of park police officers. it is very quiet at this point only a few protesters staying in the park. it was a much difference seen earlier today. tense moments at the mcpherson square after the more than 12- hour battle between the police and protesters. at times, the sides clashed, including an incident where an officer was hit in the face with a brick. the man the police believe is responsible is now in custody. >> the first tent went down, that is when the confrontation began. it got crazy. >> it was really ugly at one point. or people who were hurt. they were beaten. was really sad and disappointing. that it started before 6:00 this morning when authorities in riot gear and on horseback moved in. >> please leave now. >> the police used barricades to section of portions of the park what hazmat crews took away trash and debris. they said today was not about addiction but enforcement
park police officer, injuring him, one of several explosive confrontations in mcpherson square. breanne carter joins us with the latest. >> in number of people remain in the park, but so do a number of park police officers. it is very quiet at this point only a few protesters staying in the park. it was a much difference seen earlier today. tense moments at the mcpherson square after the more than 12- hour battle between the police and protesters. at times, the sides clashed, including an...
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protesters are still occupying both mcpherson square and freedom plaza. more than a day after the park service said it would enforce that camping ban in both parks. both sides appeared before a u.s. district judge this morning. one of the protesters filed a lawsuit to get an injunction against the park police. the judge denied that request, but did rule the federal government would have to serve any notice of eviction through that court. right now, the national park service says it has no immediate plan to close down the protests. >>> now, to the town of arizona where city council candidate who was kicked off the ballot is fighting back. we're talking about cabrera. last week a judge removed her name after ruling that her english speaking skills were not good enough to serve in office. under arizona law, office holders must be able to read, write, and speak in english. cabrera was born in arizona, but lived in mexico until she was 17 and she says she can handle her english well enough to serve. >> i speak english. a little maybe. but it's enough. >> okay,
protesters are still occupying both mcpherson square and freedom plaza. more than a day after the park service said it would enforce that camping ban in both parks. both sides appeared before a u.s. district judge this morning. one of the protesters filed a lawsuit to get an injunction against the park police. the judge denied that request, but did rule the federal government would have to serve any notice of eviction through that court. right now, the national park service says it has no...
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park police here at mcpherson square. yesterday police warned they were eventually going to move in with force while this morning we saw just that. dozens of officer raided the camp here looking for any sleeping materials and those who might be sleeping here at the federally owned park. at one point, a group leaving a nightclub nearby got into an altercation with the protesters. police moved in and arrested a man for disorderly conduct. the man was pulled out of a tent in handcuffs. we were told he stays at the camp from time to time but he is not an active member of occupy d.c.. police say they had a warrant for his arrest. some tell us they are part of a sleep strike and are now going on more 234507b hours without sleeping. again, -- more than 30 hours without sleeping. john gonzales, abc 7 news. >> thanks so much, john. the fight for florida is over as mitt romney scored a decisive victory in the sunshine street. he beat newt gingrich by 14 points, but the former house speaker says the fight is not over yet. >> to the
park police here at mcpherson square. yesterday police warned they were eventually going to move in with force while this morning we saw just that. dozens of officer raided the camp here looking for any sleeping materials and those who might be sleeping here at the federally owned park. at one point, a group leaving a nightclub nearby got into an altercation with the protesters. police moved in and arrested a man for disorderly conduct. the man was pulled out of a tent in handcuffs. we were...
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arrested 12 people during the inspections including one who threw a brick at a park police officer in mcpherson square hitting the officer in the face. he was treated and released from the hospital. on sunday police also inspected freedom plaza. it went a whole lot smoother there. >> they were basically giving us a warning what we can and can't do in our tents. >> police also removed the so-called tent of dreams at mcpherson square. park police say they are enforcing the no camping rule at both sites. >>> it's 4:21. time for a "first look" at the forecast. 35 degrees out there. a cold start. >> for those just arriving home, it was a rather cold drive in, and temperatures are down, frosty cold down into the 20s in many locations. as we start off this monday after super bowl sunday. a little bit sleep deprived many of us this morning. right now 32 at ronald reagan washington national airport under a clear sky. south-southwesterly breeze. fog around the shenandoah valley and northern blue ridge, panel of west virginia, a little bit of icy fog there with temperatures right near 30 degrees and it's
arrested 12 people during the inspections including one who threw a brick at a park police officer in mcpherson square hitting the officer in the face. he was treated and released from the hospital. on sunday police also inspected freedom plaza. it went a whole lot smoother there. >> they were basically giving us a warning what we can and can't do in our tents. >> police also removed the so-called tent of dreams at mcpherson square. park police say they are enforcing the no camping...
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early morning did bring a bit of action to mcpherson square as mounted park police officers converged on the square and protesters with occupy d.c. scrambled to assemble their own ranks. looks like the point was to assemble a perimeter around the statute of the park. they did get the protesters to remove the drape around the statute and pedestal referring to the tent of dreams. there were four protesters arrested a peaceful act of civil dis disobedience that led to the arrest. the police chief, david schlosser responding over the heckling of one protester explained what the action was about. >> when we entered the park, our purpose was to enforce the camping regulations. >> eviction! >> this is not an eviction. this has gone very very successfully. a great deal of cooperation from the folks in the park and right now, we have no arrests. the united states park police continues to support the right of people that exercise their constitutional there i pr constitutionally protected rights. >> reporter: a lot of this is per court order a couple weeks ago, where a judge said they could rema
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>>vicki: yesterday officers arrested 11 people after clearing out and encampment near mcpherson square. officials say protests can continue, but it camping cannot. a mother says her son found in a cocaine at a motel 6 when there were on vacation. he found a steward that police say had cocaine on it. he is expected to be ok. motel 6 gave the family a refund. >>vicki: tallies show that new gingrich is running a distant second. >> and 2008 romney won a nevada caucasus. momentum has allowed him to once again focus on the president. >> this week he has been tried to take a bal for 8 with 3 percent unemployment. not so fast. >> not so fast is also the message from the cowboy and the ball low tide. santorum says the is still in the fight. he said that romney's perceived strength is anything but. >>reporter: newt gingrich finished well behind romney in nevada ssc is not quitting. >> i believe the president is a direct threat to the future of this company. i think the reelection of the president is a disaster. >>reporter: ron paul says he is staying on the trail. he is the only candidate withou
>>vicki: yesterday officers arrested 11 people after clearing out and encampment near mcpherson square. officials say protests can continue, but it camping cannot. a mother says her son found in a cocaine at a motel 6 when there were on vacation. he found a steward that police say had cocaine on it. he is expected to be ok. motel 6 gave the family a refund. >>vicki: tallies show that new gingrich is running a distant second. >> and 2008 romney won a nevada caucasus. momentum...
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park police raided the camp site of mcpherson square. prosecutors say sarah williams joined -- gunned down the trooper in june 2010. the jury heard opening statements yesterday and another man is already pled guilty to being an accessory in connection. breaking news from the white house. the president is speaking out as republicans and democrats scramble to keep millions of americans taxes from going up. republican leaders are offering a deal. brianne carter is live with what the president had to say just a moment ago. >> president obama says this is a make it or break it moment for the middle class. the president says he sees progress on the issue but warns nothing is final if the tax extension is not passed. his speech comes one day after the house republican leaders offered to continue the payroll tax cuts without demanding spending cuts to pay for it. the two sides have gone back and forth on this issue for months. without action by congress by the end of the month, taxes will go up $40 purchase eight -- per check. he called on congr
park police raided the camp site of mcpherson square. prosecutors say sarah williams joined -- gunned down the trooper in june 2010. the jury heard opening statements yesterday and another man is already pled guilty to being an accessory in connection. breaking news from the white house. the president is speaking out as republicans and democrats scramble to keep millions of americans taxes from going up. republican leaders are offering a deal. brianne carter is live with what the president had...
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the blue tarp is draped over the statue of civil war hero general james mcpherson down at mcpherson square. police broke up a fight between -- when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> a heads up for metro riders this morning. right now the south entrance to the dupont circle station is closed. the transit agency closed the 19th street entrance overnight so crews can begin replacing the escalators. those escalators are some of the longest and least reliable in the system. work is expected to last through october. in the meantime, riders will have to use the north entrance near q street. >>> in the day ahead, the man arrested for the murder of an alexandria community activist will be in court. police arrested 49-year-old lynnwood johnson for the murder of lenny harris. police say johnson confessed to the murder and that he knew harris. they say robbery was the motive. police got a break in the case when an anonymous tipster led officers to harris' body at the bottom of a well in prince george's county. harris
the blue tarp is draped over the statue of civil war hero general james mcpherson down at mcpherson square. police broke up a fight between -- when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> a heads up for metro riders this morning. right now the south entrance to the dupont circle station is closed. the transit agency closed the 19th street entrance overnight so crews can begin replacing the escalators. those...
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is a little empty at mcpherson square and freedom plaza after a confrontation saturday. at least 12 protesters were arrested. >> congratulations to the new york giants as they celebrate the super bowl victory over the new england patriots. eli manning engineer the team come back over tom brady and the patriots and the giants went 21- 17. >> that has to be a great feeling. not many quarterbacks can do that twice. 6:55 so let's get a last look at traffic and weather every 10 minutes. >> i-95 between richmond and baltimore, everyone is a winner but there is volume. we'll go live to 66 traffic and newschopper7 to show was the slowdown eastbound out of manassas and centreville before and after route 50. >> two years ago today, we already had 1 foot of snow on the ground. it is called out there and we have a thick frost but we will warm up nicely today, 20 now into the low 50's this section and sunny tomorrow with upper 50's and by wednesday maybe a light wintry mix. we will cool down by the end of the week and we will be closer to 40. >> we can handle the snow but let's sprea
is a little empty at mcpherson square and freedom plaza after a confrontation saturday. at least 12 protesters were arrested. >> congratulations to the new york giants as they celebrate the super bowl victory over the new england patriots. eli manning engineer the team come back over tom brady and the patriots and the giants went 21- 17. >> that has to be a great feeling. not many quarterbacks can do that twice. 6:55 so let's get a last look at traffic and weather every 10 minutes....
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this what is mcpherson square looked like -- campsites. this is what mcpherson square looked like saturday morning when officers began confiscating sleeping and bedding gear from the priers. this morning -- protestors. this is what it looked like this morning. >>> this morning there were only two people manning an information tent in mcpherson square and about a half a dozen were walking around the freedom plaza encampment. the demonstrators we spoke with say this weekend's police action hasn't deterred them. >> ever since i got back from miami five days ago i've been awake doing our 24 hour vigil and i plan on continuing to do that until the police decide that we can continue doing what we're doing and sleep. >> 11 protestors were arrested during saturday's morning raid in mcpherson square. one of those arrested is accused of hitting an officer in the face with a brick. >>> the trial is now underway for a political operative accused of trying to suppress the black vote during maryland's 2010 gubernatorial election. julius hanson was campa
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park police will make sure that no one's camping out at mcpherson square and freedom plaza. in d.c. i'm shammari stone, news 4. >>> they say what happens in vegas stays in vegas. and the presidential hopes of newt gingrich ron paul, and rick santorum may very well stay in nevada after mitt romney's second decisive victory in a row. romney's win in nevada makes him the nominee, according to virginia governor bob mcdonnell and it's now a matter of when, not if. gingrich has vowed to stay in the race and will try to create new life in washington this week when the conservative political action conference comes to town. his goal will be to raise enough money over the next few weeks to stay in the race till super tuesday, when ten states hold primaries and caucuses on march 6th. of course, virginia is already a lost cause for gingrich after he failed to meet the minimum number of signatures required to get on the ballot here. voters here will only have a choice between romney and paul as romney tries to move closer to the 1,144 necessary delegates. >>> and still ahead tonight, a plane cr
park police will make sure that no one's camping out at mcpherson square and freedom plaza. in d.c. i'm shammari stone, news 4. >>> they say what happens in vegas stays in vegas. and the presidential hopes of newt gingrich ron paul, and rick santorum may very well stay in nevada after mitt romney's second decisive victory in a row. romney's win in nevada makes him the nominee, according to virginia governor bob mcdonnell and it's now a matter of when, not if. gingrich has vowed to stay...
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significa que los manifestantes tendrá la oportunidad de hacer su desalojo anticipado, aquí se presentan en mcpherson plaza, después de recibir un ultimátum de desalojar ayer el mero día, los funcionarios no han dicho si va a sacar los activistas de las plazas, sin embargo el policía de parques, permitirá la policía si hay emergencias de salud, ya se halla leer ya se ha visto alerta de ratas en los alrededores de las manifestaciones. por otro lado el gobernador de maryland está levantando polvo con una propuesta que ha causado polémica, que si se aprueba abrir un costo más en la gasolina. >> reportera: el gobernador de maryland martín >> el impuesto subiría lentamente en un periodo de tres años, el primer año se incrementaría al 2%, equivalente a 6/100 más por galón, el segundo año subiría al 4% indicando 12/100 más por galón, y el tercer año al 6% o 18/100 más por galón, todo esto además de recargo fijo que por momentos se mantendría, la propuesta ya tienen a muchos opositores entre los residentes. >> más dinero y más dinero esto no es justo. >> reportera: con esta propues
significa que los manifestantes tendrá la oportunidad de hacer su desalojo anticipado, aquí se presentan en mcpherson plaza, después de recibir un ultimátum de desalojar ayer el mero día, los funcionarios no han dicho si va a sacar los activistas de las plazas, sin embargo el policía de parques, permitirá la policía si hay emergencias de salud, ya se halla leer ya se ha visto alerta de ratas en los alrededores de las manifestaciones. por otro lado el gobernador de maryland está...
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protesters are still occupying mcpherson square. just yesterday evening a man walked on to the camp and started to take down the tarp and that was hanging from the statue of james mcpherson. it caused a major commotion with the occupiers. >> the -- police are -- and park services have been too inept to do anything about it. >> he's not a cop. mind your business. leave us alone. leave us alone. leave us alone. >> get your head off me. >> reporter: without question the camp is an attention getter. folks seeing it the first time are moved to take pictures of it while others have either gotten used to it or grown tired of looking at it. >> it is -- useless. it is destructive and disturbing traffic and everything else. i think it is time to move on and find a different way to get support. >> it makes me sad because they redid the park last year and it was so beautiful. now it is muddy and gross. i hope they can clean it up and make it look nice again. >> reporter: but there are still many people who support what the camp and the occupy m
protesters are still occupying mcpherson square. just yesterday evening a man walked on to the camp and started to take down the tarp and that was hanging from the statue of james mcpherson. it caused a major commotion with the occupiers. >> the -- police are -- and park services have been too inept to do anything about it. >> he's not a cop. mind your business. leave us alone. leave us alone. leave us alone. >> get your head off me. >> reporter: without question the...
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the tarp is draped over the statue of general james mcpherson. police broke up the fight when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. the man says he is fed up with the demonstrators defacing the area, he says. the u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> police are warning people in one fairfax county neighborhood about an attempted sex assault. on sunday night, police say a man attacked a woman while she walked along the 4100 block of elmwood street in chantilly sunday now. they -- sunday night. they say the man had a gun but the woman got away. police walked the neighborhood, knocking on doors, telling residents about the attack. they passed out flyers with information hoping someone who saw something will come forward. the woman was not hurt and did not need medical attention. >>> the man arrested for the murder of an alexandria community activist will be in court today. police arrested 49-year-old lynnwood johnson for the murder of lenny harris. police say johnson confessed to the murder and was an acqu
the tarp is draped over the statue of general james mcpherson. police broke up the fight when protesters confronted the man who tried to take it down. the man says he is fed up with the demonstrators defacing the area, he says. the u.s. park police will decide whether the tent can stay up. >>> police are warning people in one fairfax county neighborhood about an attempted sex assault. on sunday night, police say a man attacked a woman while she walked along the 4100 block of elmwood...
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camp at mcpherson square. they're forcing protesters to remove camping gear from tents which violate park rules. so far, there have been no violent conflicts. this has been going on for two hours now. the protesters were forced to take down the tent of dreams draped around the statute of general mcpherson. it comes after they would be enforce i enforcing strict rules in the park. they can stay in the park but cannot set up new tents or sleep there overnight. we will get a check of your >>> let's go to chuck bell now in storm center 4. >> thanks. we're off to a cloudy start this morning. woch or two breaks of sunshine. don't expect it to last too long. the clouds will totally win the day. temperatures generally in the 30s. 37 in washington, but a little bit colder in parts of northern virginia. cull person pepper at 30. there are raindrops and snowflakes to our west and snowflakes moving in our general direction. increasing clouds, highs mid to upper 40s, tonight, chance of rain, mix of snowflakes and could get
camp at mcpherson square. they're forcing protesters to remove camping gear from tents which violate park rules. so far, there have been no violent conflicts. this has been going on for two hours now. the protesters were forced to take down the tent of dreams draped around the statute of general mcpherson. it comes after they would be enforce i enforcing strict rules in the park. they can stay in the park but cannot set up new tents or sleep there overnight. we will get a check of your...
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a tent built over the statue of general james mcpherson. as fox 5's paul wagner explains, police want it down, occupiers want it up. and two people that have nothing to do with either sides tried to take matters into their own hands. >> just before noon, this man walked up to the tent and tried to tear it down. >> i was trying to take it down so i could see it. they can put it back, but they claim it's free speech to cover it up. i figure it's free speech to take it down. >> paul works in the neighborhood as an elevator contractor and sick of the occupy movement devouring the square. >> you have seen this park six months ago, it was beautiful. we had brand-new sod put down on the lawn. it was green. it was beautiful. and i ate lunch here frequently during the week. now look at it. >> as he shared his views, u.s. park police stood nearby in case the confrontation escalated further. he was not alone. and at 3:30, this man began approaching reporters to say he was a taxpayer and he had enough of the occupy movement as well. he identified himse
a tent built over the statue of general james mcpherson. as fox 5's paul wagner explains, police want it down, occupiers want it up. and two people that have nothing to do with either sides tried to take matters into their own hands. >> just before noon, this man walked up to the tent and tried to tear it down. >> i was trying to take it down so i could see it. they can put it back, but they claim it's free speech to cover it up. i figure it's free speech to take it down. >>...
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mcpherson also served as president johnson's chief speechwriter from 1966 to 1969. in 1968, he worked on one of the major addresses of johnson's presidency, when he announced an end to the bombing of north vietnam. and as the president discussed with mcpherson, he had a late addition to the speech-- the stunning announcement that he would not seek another term in office. >> i've been working on it for almost three months. i said i think it's okay, mr. president. he said, "i have an ending that i've added." i said, "i've heard that." he said, "do you know what's in it?" i said, i think so." "what do you think about that?" i said, "i'm very sorry, mr. president. he said, thank you, partner. i'll see you." >> sreenivasan: mcpherson went on to spend the rest of his career as a lawyer and lobbyist in washington. he was 82 years old. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to judy. >> woodruff: and to iran's new willingness to resume negotiations with the west. ray suarez has our story. >> suarez: past negotiations over iran's nuclear program have been stalle
mcpherson also served as president johnson's chief speechwriter from 1966 to 1969. in 1968, he worked on one of the major addresses of johnson's presidency, when he announced an end to the bombing of north vietnam. and as the president discussed with mcpherson, he had a late addition to the speech-- the stunning announcement that he would not seek another term in office. >> i've been working on it for almost three months. i said i think it's okay, mr. president. he said, "i have an...
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protesters from mcpherson square. authorities say protesters are not being evicted but are being asked to remove all camping gear. under current rules, protesters can remain on sight for 24-hour protests. >>> 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the central philippines triggering a local tsunami. it hit noon monday and may have possibly caused some damage in buildings that were structurally weak. so far one death has been reported. >>> former pan main yum dictator is in intensive care. the 77-year-old was transferred from prison where he's been serving a 60-year sentence for killing political opponents in the 1980s. panama's health minister says his blood pressure was very high nearly leading to a struck. >>> police believe a fire and subsequent explosion was intentionally sparked at a home in washington state. they think josh powell was trying to kill himself and his two young sons and unfortunately he did. he has been a person of interest since his wife susan powell disappeared in utah two years ago. the home burst into
protesters from mcpherson square. authorities say protesters are not being evicted but are being asked to remove all camping gear. under current rules, protesters can remain on sight for 24-hour protests. >>> 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the central philippines triggering a local tsunami. it hit noon monday and may have possibly caused some damage in buildings that were structurally weak. so far one death has been reported. >>> former pan main yum dictator is in intensive...
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, occupiers who said they'll follow the rules have been told they're going to be allowed to stay in mcpherson square as long as they follow the rules, like i said. but in a press conference they showed that that doesn't mean they're going to stay quiet. >> it's not an eviction, and-- they've done a great deal of cooperation from the folks in the park. >> reporter: cooperation was not always guaranteed. when the park police rode in on horseback and on foot before dawn today, there was some confusion and shouting about first amendment rights being violated and the officers calmly explained since camping is illegal in the park, as long as a tent has one side open and doesn't have bedding material inside like a sleeping bag, then the occupiers, demonstrators will be allowed to stay and the demonstrators and occupiers were mostly diplomatic and even saw some shaking hands at one point. >> so the rules are the rules, if they follow the rules, it sounds like they get to do what they want to do. what about next? what will happen to the movement and to the area? >> well, too soon to tell, but right no
, occupiers who said they'll follow the rules have been told they're going to be allowed to stay in mcpherson square as long as they follow the rules, like i said. but in a press conference they showed that that doesn't mean they're going to stay quiet. >> it's not an eviction, and-- they've done a great deal of cooperation from the folks in the park. >> reporter: cooperation was not always guaranteed. when the park police rode in on horseback and on foot before dawn today, there...
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. >>> a legal victory for occupy protesters in mcpherson square. a judge says police must give 24 hours notice before evicting them. and the protesters must also get a chance to challenge the eviction in court. the national park service says it is enforcing its ban on overnight camping in the park, but it doesn't look like it because the encampment is still there. >>> police say they have a full concession from the man now charged in connection with the murder of alexandria activist lenny harris. prince george's county investigators say linwood johnson of oxen hills is not their only suspect. they expect to arrest more people. harris' body was recovered on saturday from a well in fort washington. he had been missing since september. police also recovered a gun that they believe is the murder weapon. >>> prince george's county police are investigating a murder that occurred in adelphi, maryland. a man was shot last night along mancertificateot road. he later identify -- died at a nearby hospital. police have not identified the victim yet. >>> fairfa
. >>> a legal victory for occupy protesters in mcpherson square. a judge says police must give 24 hours notice before evicting them. and the protesters must also get a chance to challenge the eviction in court. the national park service says it is enforcing its ban on overnight camping in the park, but it doesn't look like it because the encampment is still there. >>> police say they have a full concession from the man now charged in connection with the murder of alexandria...
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surrounding the huge tent thrown over the general of james mcpherson. two men not associated with the movement tried to take it down. police stepped in. they want the tent taken down and told protesters it had to go. >> we had a discussion and ran ideas and reached an agreement that we would ask the cops. we will take it down ourselves. if they agree to not enforce this outrageous no sleeping law during our 24 hour vigil. >> police are enforcing the law, prohibiting protesters from sleeping in those tents or keeping their belongings on site. >>> an abrupt resignation from the director of the homeland security military. she is leaving because of quote, doesn't distractions. it's apparently more fallout from a corruption allegation into harry thomas jr. west used to oversee the d.c. children and trust corporation. thomas recently pleaded guilty of stealing money, some of which came from that children and youth trust. wes has not been charged with a crime. former prince arch georges county has two weeks of free. laura evans is here. >> johnson was supposed
surrounding the huge tent thrown over the general of james mcpherson. two men not associated with the movement tried to take it down. police stepped in. they want the tent taken down and told protesters it had to go. >> we had a discussion and ran ideas and reached an agreement that we would ask the cops. we will take it down ourselves. if they agree to not enforce this outrageous no sleeping law during our 24 hour vigil. >> police are enforcing the law, prohibiting protesters from...
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a man tried to cut down the so-called tent of dreams that's draped over the general mcpherson's statue. that caused heated exchanges. another man also tried to rip the tarp down but only managed to make a bigger hole. demonstrators put up the tent after police told them they could no longer camp at the site. >>> a muslim american group wants the fbi to investigate the vandalism of a mosque in virginia. all the windows of the mosque in chantilly were shattered last night. there is about $60,000 in damage there. the islamic relations are calling on authorities to investigate this as a hate crime. police think teens partying in the woods may be to blame. >>> drivers hit with tasers left stunned and vulnerable, and that's when the robbers swooped in. we hear exclusively from one of those targeted. here's shamari stone. >> this robber too embarrassed to show his face on camera. police arrested two of his suspected attackers. the third one was allegedly involved in a separate cabbie robbery. joe said he picked up two of the suspects at the rockville metro station on a sunday night, dropped t
a man tried to cut down the so-called tent of dreams that's draped over the general mcpherson's statue. that caused heated exchanges. another man also tried to rip the tarp down but only managed to make a bigger hole. demonstrators put up the tent after police told them they could no longer camp at the site. >>> a muslim american group wants the fbi to investigate the vandalism of a mosque in virginia. all the windows of the mosque in chantilly were shattered last night. there is about...
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monday, the park service warned they were enforcing the city's no camping rule at mcpherson square. we're not going without a fight. police arrested four people would refused to move back. >> this looks like a police stake. >> if they want to take sleeping bags an pillows, i think people are intent enough in the movement, that they would sleep in the cold. >> after an hour and a half of negotiating, protesters themselves removed the tarp they stretched. workers in bio hazard to seize the camping gear. >> regulations are being enforced as a nuisance abatement. this is going very, very successful. >> the cleanout comes two weeks after state troopers arrested six occupiers in baltimore and tore a makeshift schoolhouse, meant to rally behind the youth jail. protesters vow to push on. >> the occupation is an idea. it's not a place. the idea will continue. >> just because the city is trying to stop our efforts to organize around a mistake they are making, doesn't mean we will stop. >> to that end, members of occupied baltimore attended the mayor's budget protest. wjz, "eyewitness news." >
monday, the park service warned they were enforcing the city's no camping rule at mcpherson square. we're not going without a fight. police arrested four people would refused to move back. >> this looks like a police stake. >> if they want to take sleeping bags an pillows, i think people are intent enough in the movement, that they would sleep in the cold. >> after an hour and a half of negotiating, protesters themselves removed the tarp they stretched. workers in bio hazard...
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right now, crews are out at mcpherson square cleaning up after occupy d.c. protesters who were set up there for months. authorities arrested one demonstrator yesterday after a park police officer was hit in the face with a brick. that capped a tense and sometimes violent day at the encampment. protesters clashed with police in riot gear after officers started clearing trash and tents deemed health hazards. several protesters were arrested during the clashes. ♪ pizza hut, making it great ♪ 10 dollar, any pizza >>> watch out for this d.c. guy on tv during super bowl commercials this evening. david johnson wrote a jingle that won a pizza hut contest. he also won a year's worth of free pizza. his work will debut just before the big game and you can see it and watch the game right here on nbc 4. >>> we'll get a check on your >>> w[ male announcer ]n your this was how my day began. a little bird told me about a band... ♪ an old man shared some fish stories... ♪ oooh, my turn. ♪ she was in paris, but we talked for hours... everyone else buzzed about the b
right now, crews are out at mcpherson square cleaning up after occupy d.c. protesters who were set up there for months. authorities arrested one demonstrator yesterday after a park police officer was hit in the face with a brick. that capped a tense and sometimes violent day at the encampment. protesters clashed with police in riot gear after officers started clearing trash and tents deemed health hazards. several protesters were arrested during the clashes. ♪ pizza hut, making it great ♪...
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mcpherson. the very first tv ad from the president's re-election team attacks a couple of private citizens who have broken no laws and committed no crime that we are aware of. in three minutes see why their lawyer, a guy you may have heard of is now asking if the president has an enemies list. and have you noticed how it's costing more every day to fill up your car? we'll look at what is going on at the pump and the prices. a little girl gets the surprise of her life, here is a warning, grab the kleenex now. ♪ juice drink too watery? ♪ feel the power my young friend. mmm! [ male announcer ] for excellent fruit and veggie nutrition... v8 v-fusion, also refreshing plus tea. could've had a v8. oh, there's a prize, all right. [ male announcer ] inside every box of cheerios are those great-tting little o's made from carefully selected oats that can help lower cholester. is it a superhero? kinda. ♪ megyn: the president's first campaign ad of the 2012 election season, an ad that attacks so-called
mcpherson. the very first tv ad from the president's re-election team attacks a couple of private citizens who have broken no laws and committed no crime that we are aware of. in three minutes see why their lawyer, a guy you may have heard of is now asking if the president has an enemies list. and have you noticed how it's costing more every day to fill up your car? we'll look at what is going on at the pump and the prices. a little girl gets the surprise of her life, here is a warning, grab...
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protesters suffered a setback in efforts to stave off a potential crackdown at mcpherson square. the federal judge denied their request for an injunction to prevent u.s. park police from seizing their tents and evicting them from the camp. authorities began enforcing the camping ban at mcpherson square on monday and it also applies to freedom plaza. 5:34 is the time, 34 degrees in 08 >> . new details on the accused or did shooter. why the court martial for major nidal hassan has been delayed. -- the fort hood shooter. >> and details on metro station closures. >> texting traffic and weather every ten minutes. looking right now at 395 >> i am from the national institutes of health clinical center in bethesda, maryland. america's research hospital. we would like to say -- good morning, washington. . >> that was energetic. 5:37 is the time. we begin with traffic and weather as we do every 10 minutes. >> always energetic on a friday morning. adam caskey has the forecast. >> a little cooler today. you have to be energetic to warm up outside. 28 in gaithersburg, 38 in the district. at t
protesters suffered a setback in efforts to stave off a potential crackdown at mcpherson square. the federal judge denied their request for an injunction to prevent u.s. park police from seizing their tents and evicting them from the camp. authorities began enforcing the camping ban at mcpherson square on monday and it also applies to freedom plaza. 5:34 is the time, 34 degrees in 08 >> . new details on the accused or did shooter. why the court martial for major nidal hassan has been...
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so far all is quiet this morning in mcpherson square at the occupy d.c. site. eight protesters were arrested yesterday. one of those arrests was accused hitting an officer in the face with a brick. radard morning, doppler shows the last vestiges of snow the north and west in the area, we just have cloudy skies and temperatures point.ve the freezing cumberland is 31 degrees and two inches of snow. improvement today, 44 degrees and partly sunny skies noon and then into the upper 40's. >> ♪ [ male announcer ] from our nation's networks... ♪ ...to our city streets... ♪ ...to skies around the world... ♪ ...northrop grumman's security solutions are invisibly at work, protecting people's lives... [ soldier ] move out! [ male announcer ] ...without their even knowing it. that's the value of performance. northrop grumman. >>> excitement is in the air. indianapolis can feel it. "gma" is there for the super bowl. and check out these delicacies, yes, they're delicacies, chicken wing cupcakes. >> that looks good. >> can you believe it? the hottest new food for the b
so far all is quiet this morning in mcpherson square at the occupy d.c. site. eight protesters were arrested yesterday. one of those arrests was accused hitting an officer in the face with a brick. radard morning, doppler shows the last vestiges of snow the north and west in the area, we just have cloudy skies and temperatures point.ve the freezing cumberland is 31 degrees and two inches of snow. improvement today, 44 degrees and partly sunny skies noon and then into the upper 40's. >>...
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. >>> it's been four days since park police told occupy protesters to stop sleeping in mcpherson square. the encampment is still there and the blue tarp remains over the statue of general mcpherson. >>> marines are saying look a to james polk elhentsry school in -- elementary school. they lad the largest number of participants in last october's healthy kids fun run. >>> time now to answer the question of the morning. it was the average american uses three times more of this than people in other countries. is it a, toilet paper, b, cell phone minutes, or c, gasoline? >> what did i tell you? it's a, toilet paper. we won't say anymore. >> one of the reasons -- one more check of traffic and weather when we come back right here on 9news now. >>> one more thing before we go as we head into super bowl weekend, an interesting thing that could possibly connect d.c. to the super bowl city. peyton manning was cleared to resume his career yesterday. as you have heard, possibly coming to d.c. we also heard a rumor recently the arizona cardinals might be in the mix. >> they said it was a rehabilitati
. >>> it's been four days since park police told occupy protesters to stop sleeping in mcpherson square. the encampment is still there and the blue tarp remains over the statue of general mcpherson. >>> marines are saying look a to james polk elhentsry school in -- elementary school. they lad the largest number of participants in last october's healthy kids fun run. >>> time now to answer the question of the morning. it was the average american uses three times more...
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desousa hit an officer in the face with a bottle during last saturday's raid on the occupy camp at mcpherson square. he apparently told police that he threw the bottle but was not aiming at any one. >> today the man accused of running a web site that posting threats against the creators of the television show south park will plead guilty in an alexandria court. if a as part of a deal with prosecutors just important will plead to three counts including conspiracy -- jesse morton will plead guilty. today the defense department will open 14,000 new jobs that will move women closer to combat. that includes jobs in intelligence, logistics, and communications. the change will not mean women will be on the front lines, but they will be able to take part in forward-deployed units. proponents call it a first step towards more equal opportunity for women in the military. >> of 3 d.c. area airports will soon take part in the transportation security administration prescheck program. it allows passengers that have submitted to fingerprints and security checks -- and background checks to move through quic
desousa hit an officer in the face with a bottle during last saturday's raid on the occupy camp at mcpherson square. he apparently told police that he threw the bottle but was not aiming at any one. >> today the man accused of running a web site that posting threats against the creators of the television show south park will plead guilty in an alexandria court. if a as part of a deal with prosecutors just important will plead to three counts including conspiracy -- jesse morton will plead...
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they removed the tent of dreams at mcpherson square and inspected freedom plaza. park police are enforcing no camping rules at both sites. >>> today jury selection begins in the trial of a former university of virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his girlfriend. george huguely was arrested in may of 2010 after his girlfriend yeardley love was found dead in her apartment. prosecutors argue huguely shook and slammed love's head into a wall killing her. defense says she may have died from a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol. huguely faces first degree murder and robbery charges. company face life in prison if convicted. trial is expected to last two weeks. >>> new from overnight a 6.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the philippines. right now rescuers are digging through the rubble to find the missing who may be buried in the land slides. the donald trump toll is at 13. many fear that number will increase. the quake destroyed buildings and created land slides that buried dozens of homes. >>> egypt has order 19 americans to stand trial including the so
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park police raided the occupy dc camp at mcpherson square. testimony resumes today in the trial man accused of killing a maryland state trooper. wesley brown killed at a foresthill applebee's restaurant where he worked as a security guard part-time. prosecutors say that cyril williams shot down in revenge for throwing him out of the bar. williams' lawyer says there's no evidence. >> jerry sandusky scored a victory in his fight against child sex abuse charges. a judge ruled that he can see most of his grandchildren. the judge also rejected a prosecution request to bring interest from outside the state college area. he was charged with sexually abusing 10 boys. he denies the charges. >> time to check traffic and weather every ten minutes. >> let's check in with lisa baden to see how things are. >> looks ok on 95 in virginia between fredericksburg and dale city. you need to add extra travel time between dale city and the beltway because of a broken-down car in springfield gone. 95 between washington and baltimore still moving pretty well. looked
park police raided the occupy dc camp at mcpherson square. testimony resumes today in the trial man accused of killing a maryland state trooper. wesley brown killed at a foresthill applebee's restaurant where he worked as a security guard part-time. prosecutors say that cyril williams shot down in revenge for throwing him out of the bar. williams' lawyer says there's no evidence. >> jerry sandusky scored a victory in his fight against child sex abuse charges. a judge ruled that he can see...
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let's take a live look at mcpherson square, the larger of the two site. officers patrolled the area all night long. police want to make sure the demonstrators are not sleeping in tents. officers are making the same patrols at freedom plaza. a judge ruled that the government must notify protesters if it intends to clear the protest sites. demonstrators can then also contest those eviction plans in court. >>> today the man arrested for the murder of an alexandria community activist will be in court. police arrested 49-year-old lynnwood johnson for the murder of lenny harris. police got a break in the case when an anonymous tip led officers to harris' body at the bottom of a well in prince george's county. >> the motive in that murder is robbery. we have recovered what we believe to be the murder weapon. the murder weapon is a firearm. >> police say johnson confessed to the murder and knew harris. harris vanished in september. he was last seen in alexandria. >>> a move today could unravel d.c.'s legalized online gambli g gambling. the district's finance and
let's take a live look at mcpherson square, the larger of the two site. officers patrolled the area all night long. police want to make sure the demonstrators are not sleeping in tents. officers are making the same patrols at freedom plaza. a judge ruled that the government must notify protesters if it intends to clear the protest sites. demonstrators can then also contest those eviction plans in court. >>> today the man arrested for the murder of an alexandria community activist will...